Henry County Public Health offers programs and services to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities. We focus on preventing people from getting sick or hurt.
Henry County Public Health
Promoting and Protecting Your Health
We also lead the Healthy Henry County Communities wellness coalition that focuses on partnerships and collaboration to improve the overall well-being of all those who live, learn, work, and play here.
One of the Essential Public Health Services is to inform and educate people about health, factors that influence it, and how to improve it.
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Events
Back to School Health Fair – August 11th
Join us at our annual Back to School Health Fair on Tuesday, August 11th 4-7pm at the MPCSD Central Campus (100 Block West Franklin Street). We will have back to…
Health Alerts
Iowa health officials release eastern Iowa locations linked to potential measles exposures
PRESS RELEASE DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) was notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health that an Illinois resident with confirmed…
Influenza Activity Very High in Iowa
According to the latest data from Iowa HHS, influenza activity has reached the Very High level. Both emergency room and inpatient visits with influenza have been increasing and multiple schools…
Respiratory Illness Season is Here – Are You Protected?
The temperatures are dropping, the air is getting dry, and we are all spending more time indoors and in close proximity to others. That’s the perfect recipe for respiratory illnesses…